tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59590282258088203832024-03-18T20:13:25.126-07:00Women of LightMormon Women who love the Lord, Jesus Christ; the Light of the World, and seek to follow His teachings and example.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-12796195877039751462019-06-18T12:32:00.002-07:002019-06-18T12:32:47.682-07:00Women of LightUntil we get this site going more regularly - please join our Facebook group where <a href="http://www.goodnessmatters.com/">Vickey</a> posts wonderful, beautiful and uplifting messages. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LDSWomenofLight/">https://www.facebook.com/LDSWomenofLight/</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpbybGF9eiJM4eVPyvgpNI4thzMUY7Gd5wJoVwEg3HWNBfsoOR1R_mF0NV-KkY7S0zwMf7BBN8sI2un08_Kx8AUcFFrHQHtKv4K5dHQo-lfaQHYw7JcVggaJY0lcbnFX_ioSZ5P_Jf6Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2019-06-18+at+1.31.20+PM.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpbybGF9eiJM4eVPyvgpNI4thzMUY7Gd5wJoVwEg3HWNBfsoOR1R_mF0NV-KkY7S0zwMf7BBN8sI2un08_Kx8AUcFFrHQHtKv4K5dHQo-lfaQHYw7JcVggaJY0lcbnFX_ioSZ5P_Jf6Q/s640/Screen+Shot+2019-06-18+at+1.31.20+PM.png" width="640" /></a>Heidi Hendrickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17481345226633979596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-68664062192398690532017-02-09T18:31:00.001-08:002017-02-09T18:31:43.622-08:00Finding Faith in ChristYears of study and pondering have helped me understand that Faith in Jesus Christ is a REAL POWER. It's not passive.<br />
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The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that faith is “the first principle in
revealed religion, and the foundation of all righteousness.”<sup> </sup><sup class="noteMarker"></sup>The Apostle Paul defined faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”<sup class="noteMarker"> </sup>The Prophet Joseph Smith further revealed through his inspired revision of the <a class="no-link-style" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bible?lang=eng">Bible</a> (the JST) that faith was the “assurance of things hoped for” (substituting <span class="emphasis">assurance </span>for<span class="emphasis"> substance</span>).
He explained that faith “is the assurance we have of the existence of
unseen things. And being the assurance, … [faith] must be the principle
of action in all intelligen<span style="font-size: small;">t beings." </span><br />
<a href="https://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/04/faith-in-jesus-christ?lang=eng">-Faith in Jesus Christ</a> <br />
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As we ponder on our faith, let us remember that it comes/grows because of righteousness. If we truly want the blessings that are promised, we must truly 'grow our faith' by learning of Him, obeying His commandments, and seeking to do ALL that He would have us do. I am SO grateful for this inspired knowledge. What an incredible gift it is!<br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/gs/faith?lang=eng">FAITH</a></span></span>Heidi Hendrickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17481345226633979596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-11418797733794663442017-01-03T09:00:00.000-08:002017-02-09T19:43:55.010-08:00COMFORT<div style="margin-bottom: 10px ! important; padding-bottom: 0pt ! important;">
We all have times of need of comfort. We are here on earth, having a 'mortal' experience and part of that is trials and some troubles and tribulations. All these things 'worketh patience' and help us become purified and refined, fit to be numbered amongst His followers.</div>
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"At times, when we need that comfort, we can find solace in these truths: “Be
assured that there is a safe harbor. You can find peace amidst the
storms that threaten you. Your Heavenly Father—who knows when even a
sparrow falls—knows of your heartache and suffering. He loves you and
wants the best for you. Never doubt this. While He allows all of us to
make choices that may not always be for our own or even others’
well-being, and while He does not always intervene in the course of
events, He has promised the faithful peace even in their trials and
tribulations.” —Joseph B. Wirthlin, <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/04/finding-a-safe-harbor?lang=eng">“Finding a Safe Harbor”</a><span style="font-style: normal;"> and...... </span><i>“</i></div>
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"There is
terrible suffering in our world today. Tragic things happen to good
people. God does not cause them, nor does He always prevent them. He
does, however, strengthen us and bless us with His peace, through
earnest prayer.” —Rex D. Pinegar, <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1993/04/peace-through-prayer?lang=eng">"Peace through Prayer"</a></div>
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One of the greatest blessings we have is the ability to communicate with God, our Heavenly Father, in sincere and humble prayer. He hears and answers us when we are contrite and seek him with real intent. <span style="color: #999999;"><i>(In common with the rest of Christianity, we believe in a Godhead of
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. However, we testify that these three
members of the Godhead are three separate and distinct beings. We also
testify that God the Father is not just a spirit but is a glorified
person with a tangible body, as is his resurrected Son, Jesus Christ. - <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/04/apostasy-and-restoration?lang=eng">Apostasy and Restoration</a>) </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: #444444;">I know this to be true as I have sought Him diligently on many occasions and He has heard and answered me. This is the greatest blessing I have ever had in life; to truly receive answers to my humble pleadings from and all-wise and all-knowing God. For, I KNOW, that He desires to help us! </span><i><br /></i></span></div>
Heidi Hendrickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17481345226633979596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-20117100808104480922017-01-01T09:00:00.000-08:002017-02-09T19:22:31.495-08:00PEACEIn a troubled world, how do we find Peace? What (Whom) is the Source of that peace and how do we keep it with us?<br />
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This past Christmas, President Henry B. Eyring shared the following:<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span id="356643_3095150_3095150">"I</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3095270">am</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3095400">grateful</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3096170">to</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3096480">share</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3096870">this</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3097300">celebration</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3098030">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3098160">Christmas</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3098870">with</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3100120">you.</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3101380">Our</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3101460">purpose</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3102370">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3102650">to</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3102810">honor</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3103090">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3103210">Lord</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3103510">Jesus</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3103940">Christ.</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3105140">Our</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3105870">hope</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3106740">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3107190">to</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3107290">capture</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3107880">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3108060">true</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3108410">spirit</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3108850">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3108940">Christmas</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3110030">for</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3110550">ourselves</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3111620">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3111990">for</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3112110">those</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3112470">we</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3112600">love.</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3114030">That</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3115180">spirit</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3115650">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3115850">characterized</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3117210">by</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3117550">peace--not</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3119420">political</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3119900">peace,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3120890">for</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3121410">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3121520">Savior</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3121980">was</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3122220">born</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3123150">at</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3123520">a</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3123610">time</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3123990">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3124110">fear</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3124600">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3124730">unrest</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3125760">so</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3126250">great</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3126740">that</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3126860">His</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3127090">family</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3127560">had</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3127840">to</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3127940">flee</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3128940">as</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3129330">refugees</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3130060">into</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3130250">Egypt;</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3131480">not</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3132130">economic</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3132780">peace,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3133900">for</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3134270">He</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3134360">was</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3134600">born</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3134830">in</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3134970">a</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3135050">stable</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3136140">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3136770">laid</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3137520">in</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3137680">a</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3137730">humble</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3138090">manger;</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3139250">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3139920">not</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3140120">even</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3140340">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3140420">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3140790">that</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3140950">comes</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3141860">when</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3142040">all</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3142220">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3142300">packages</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3142970">are</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3143050">wrapped,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3143860">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3144160">trees</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3144640">decorated,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3145340">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3145430">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3145540">table</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3145890">set,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3146750">because</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3147530">that</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3147760">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3148850">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3149170">only</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3149460">momentary.</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3150980">The</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3151700">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3152570">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3152920">Christmas</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3154200">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3154820">"the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3154920">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3155250">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3155350">God,</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3156340">which</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3156950">passeth</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3157600">all</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3157890">understanding."</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3158890">It</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3159960">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3160240">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3160330">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3161280">that</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3161560">the</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3161660">Apostle</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3162330">Paul</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3162820">promised</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3163460">would</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3163640">"keep</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3164470">[our]</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3164980">hearts</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3165650">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3165870">minds</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3166870">through</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3167330">[Jesus</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3167830">Christ]."</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3168950">And</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3169590">Paul</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3169890">was</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3170100">right.</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3171620">That</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3172080">peace</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3172640">we</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3172870">seek</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3173890">is</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3174650">only</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3175050">through</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3176110">and</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3176490">because</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3177030">of</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3177160">Jesus</span> <span id="356643_3095150_3177580">Christ.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span id="356643_3179540_3179540">"Some</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3179800">of</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3179940">us</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3180130">live</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3180430">in</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3180550">beautiful</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3181160">and</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3181340">peaceful</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3181780">surroundings,</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3183350">yet</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3183960">we</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3184160">are</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3184300">experiencing</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3185070">inner</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3185310">turmoil.</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3186880">Others</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3187520">feel</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3187810">peace</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3188270">and</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3188490">perfect</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3188920">serenity</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3190230">in</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3190650">the</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3190750">midst</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3191170">of</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3191360">great</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3191730">personal</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3192200">loss,</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3193090">tragedy,</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3194380">and</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3194920">continuing</span> <span id="356643_3179540_3195610">trials.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3197580">"To</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3197760">all</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3198120">who</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3198320">have</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3198430">come</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3198690">into</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3198880">mortality,</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3199590">the</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3199710">Savior</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3200150">said,</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3201250">"In</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3201590">the</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3201680">world</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3202110">ye</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3202200">shall</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3202430">have</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3202600">tribulation."</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3204320">Yet</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3204790">He</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3204920">gave</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3205380">this</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3205600">wonderful</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3206250">promise</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3207350">to</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3207680">His</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3207860">disciples</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3208620">during</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3208890">His</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3209070">mortal</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3209370">ministry:</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3210400">"Peace</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3211930">I</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3212140">leave</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3212410">with</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3212570">you,</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3213180">my</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3213570">peace</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3214040">I</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3214110">give</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3214390">unto</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3214590">you:</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3215420">not</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3216340">as</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3216680">the</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3216780">world</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3217190">giveth,</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3218150">give</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3218810">I</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3219100">unto</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3219390">you."</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3220510">It</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3221230">is</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3221350">a</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3221450">comfort</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3222000">to</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3222120">know</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3222390">that</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3222570">this</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3222880">promise</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3223950">of</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3224180">personal</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3224740">peace</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3225820">continues</span> <span class="tracked_word" id="356643_3197580_3227300">for</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3227840">all</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3228080">of</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3228360">His</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3228770">covenant</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3229410">disciples</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3230570">today.</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3230940">It</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3231680">is</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3232540">a</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3232600">promise</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3233650">given</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3234160">even</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235020">on</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235220">the</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235320">very</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235590">night</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235830">of</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3235910">His</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3236090">birth.</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3237040">When</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3237510">heavenly</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3237910">messengers</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3238860">heralded</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3239260">the</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3239320">birth</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3239600">of</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3239680">the</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3239790">Savior,</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3240230">they</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3240380">declared,</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3241220">"Glory</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3241730">to</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3241850">God</span> <span id="356643_3197580_3242170">in</span> <span 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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span id="356643_3246010_3246010">"At</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3246220">this</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3246480">blessed</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3246900">season</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3247370">of</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3247450">the</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3247560">year,</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3248690">we--more</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3249570">than</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3249720">ever--seek</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3251370">peace</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3252480">through</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3252670">the</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3252800">Giver</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3253240">of</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3253340">all</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3253650">gifts.</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3254850">I</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3255310">desire</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3255850">tonight</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3256930">to</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3257060">share</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3257410">just</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3257720">a</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3257770">few</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3258060">of</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3258150">the</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3258240">many</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3258530">ways</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3259410">we</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3259800">can</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3259960">increase</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3260920">the</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3261190">peace</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3261610">we</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3261810">experience</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3262450">this</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3262680">season</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3263100">and</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3263620">throughout</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3264360">the</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3264440">year</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3264620">to</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3264720">come</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3265680">and</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3265890">throughout</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3266270">our</span> <span id="356643_3246010_3266380">lives." <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2016-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional?lang=eng#p3s:3095150&p3e:3266380">-Devotional - Video</a></span></span><br />
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In my own life I have found that sincere daily prayer, scripture study and pondering (which I have come to love more than almost anything else in the world), striving to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and keeping all of the commandments He has given to me, has brought me that desired peace.<br />
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I believe it is a gift almost beyond compare for whom of us doesn't want it?<br />
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By truly seeking to find and keep this peace, we are blessed, comforted, and lead down a wonderful path. I pray we may all continue to strive to do so.<br />
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<br />Heidi Hendrickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17481345226633979596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-34776946660454921512014-12-30T09:03:00.000-08:002014-12-30T09:03:00.037-08:00Let Your Faith Show!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let your Faith Show! What a beautiful message this is!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-13216295725991773282014-12-29T08:59:00.003-08:002014-12-29T08:59:49.837-08:00Live TRUE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let's strive to LIVE TRUE to the Faith; true to those around us, true in our work, home and family efforts, and true to the trust that has been given to us to 'be an example of the believers'.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-10343179721186627292014-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:002014-12-19T09:00:03.527-08:00May We Be Wise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have a favorite Christmas book by George Durrant entitled "Don't Forget the Star". I'm reminded of that same sentiment in this beautiful message: "May we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior's birth."<br />
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Christmas began with a baby; no toys, no tinsel, no ornaments or stockings.<br />
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How can we get back to the true celebration of His birth and let its significance seek deep into our souls?<br />
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Let us remember Him this season. Let us fill our hearts with His light and love as we show kindness to those around us. It's not about the toys and tinsel - its about the Birth. <br />
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Let us be calm. Let Him, who came to earth to bring comfort and peace to the weary, heal our troubled souls. Let Him in. He was born one Silent and Holy Night. Let us be silent that we may feel of His holiness.<br />
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May we never let the glitter of the season remove from us the real reason we celebrate. It's all about Him; the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-6212035769951454632014-12-15T09:00:00.000-08:002014-12-16T15:17:46.396-08:00The Most Important Question of ALL Time...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is the most important question of ALL time. In the end, nothing else will matter more. Let us ponder upon this glorious truth and seek to Know Him, Love Him and Serve Him better. We will be happier for it and there will be greater Peace in the world if we follow His example and teachings.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-60618403360557328672014-12-12T09:00:00.000-08:002014-12-16T15:17:54.460-08:00Seek Him<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thomas S. Monson, President of <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>, shared this beautiful reminder.<br />
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May we each seek to follow Him, Christ the Lord, that we may have His spirit to be with us and his love in our hearts, always.<br />
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"To catch the real meaning of the spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable and it becomes the Spirit of Christ." - Thomas S. Monson<br />
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Let us drop the 'mas' and focus on the 'Christ.' <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-72207848695941752862014-11-18T09:00:00.000-08:002014-12-16T15:18:24.517-08:00Becoming Lights in the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is one of my favorite thoughts of all time; the fact that as we follow Christ and seek to be more like Him, we'll be able to be examples to others' thus becoming 'lights in the world'. What a glorious thought that is.<br />
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One of my favorite recent scriptures to which I've given much thought is this:<br />
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<i>"<a class="bookmark-anchor dontHighlight" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="17"></a><span class="verse"></span>Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the <b>Father of lights,</b> with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/james/1.17?lang=eng#16">James 1:17</a>. </i><br />
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What does 'Father of Lights' really mean, I wondered? Here's what I found: <br />
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<i><a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/67.9?lang=eng#8">D&C 67:9</a> <a class="bookmark-anchor dontHighlight" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="9"></a><span class="verse">"</span>For ye know that there is no unrighteousness in them, and that which is righteous cometh down from above, from the Father of lights."</i><br />
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<i>"Of this expression, also found in <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/james/1/17#17" target="_blank">James 1:17</a>, Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “‘God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.’ (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/1_jn/1/5#5" target="_blank">1 John 1:5</a>.) That is, he is the embodiment, author, and source of light, or in other words the Father of Lights. (<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/james/1/17#17" target="_blank">Jas. 1:17</a>.)” (Mormon Doctrine, p. 278.) <a href="http://www.ldsces.org/inst_manuals/dc-in/dc-in-061.htm">Institute Manual</a></i><br />
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Let us seek to do what he'd have us do and live as he'd have us live. In this there is great peace now and great promises for the world to come!<br />
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Who among us doesn't want to find peace and happiness? This glorious photo does something for me; it lifts me beyond my own small space and reminds me of beauties beyond my own understanding. I am ever grateful for a loving God who has blessed us all with sunsets, flowers, blue skies, majestic mountains, green grassy fields etc. These seem to lift us all to a higher plane.<br />
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The message on this photo does even more than that. It helps us know that our choices have consequences those that bring either misery or those that bring everlasting happiness. Hopefully, we'll all choose the latter. It's a much better place to live. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-83080170437140626582014-11-14T09:00:00.000-08:002014-11-14T11:20:39.115-08:00Listen to the Still, Small Voice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We need to be quiet as often as possible so that we can hear a still, small voice. It will guide us, strengthen us, encourage us, and comfort us. In order to hear it we must be still and small ourselves. Humility and patience are Godly traits which help us receive guidance from God through His Spirit. What a blessing it is to know these things. Now, let's put things of the world out of our hearts and minds so that we can be 'in tune' with sweeter frequencies.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-48963990644229760372014-11-13T09:00:00.000-08:002014-11-13T09:00:00.971-08:00Acknowledge and Face Weaknesses<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This precious gem from Jorg Klebingat "Acknowledge and face your weaknesses, but don't be immobilized by them" teaches us something of our intrinsic value and the need we all have for a Redeemer. My friend, Tomas, reminded me that 'the Savior heals without a scar'. We are here to learn from the things we experience and to overcome all the we can in preparation for a greater day ahead. Let's continue that quest as we work together, in love, and not in criticism, as 'we're all in this together' and we need one another to help us along the path. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-9345677985500587392014-11-12T17:22:00.000-08:002014-11-12T17:22:35.924-08:00Gathering Light; Quest of a Lifetime<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What a beautiful message: "The Process of Gathering Light is the Quest of a Lifetime!"</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-55219309122288015012014-08-14T09:00:00.000-07:002015-02-26T12:43:38.238-08:00Be Strong and of Good Courage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Steve Nethercott - <a href="http://realheroposters.com/" target="_blank">realheroposters.com</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">for the Lord thy God is with thee </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">whithersoever thou goest. </span> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/josh/1.9?lang=eng">Joshua 1:9</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As we go about living from day to day, it is almost inevitable that our
faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by
others and yet standing in the minority or even <b>standing alone</b>
concerning what is acceptable and what is not. Do we have the moral
courage to stand firm for our beliefs, even if by so doing we must <b>stand
alone</b>? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">...It is essential that we are
able to face—with courage—whatever challenges come our way. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remember
the words of Tennyson: “My strength is as the strength of ten, because
my heart is pure."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> -<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/dare-to-stand-alone?lang=eng&query=women+stand+alone">Dare to Stand Alone</a> </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-85592303908284494802014-08-11T07:00:00.000-07:002014-08-11T07:00:06.423-07:00Touching Lives Across the Earth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are all brothers and sisters, children of God. As such, we would do well to love, lift, and strengthen one another - instead of putting each other down or showing unkindness to any creature. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-70229416987514692962014-08-09T16:57:00.000-07:002014-08-09T16:57:40.160-07:00The Crowning Creation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We're grateful to Kathryn at 'Well-Behaved Mormon Woman' for this beautiful reminder. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is nothing more beautiful than a <a href="https://www.lds.org/topics/virtue?lang=eng"><span style="color: #a64d79;">virtuous</span></a> woman.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05470955309535165367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959028225808820383.post-59540310404095288412014-05-29T08:55:00.002-07:002014-05-29T08:55:51.277-07:00Woman is God's Supreme Creation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“Woman
is God’s supreme creation. Only after the earth had been formed, after
the day had been separated from the night, after the waters had been
divided from the land, after vegetation and animal life had been
created, and after man had been placed on the earth, was woman created;
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“Of all the creations of the Almighty, there is none more beautiful,
none more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue
with an understanding of why she should do so, who honors and respects
her body as a thing sacred and divine, who cultivates her mind and
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horizon of her understanding, who hurtures her spirit with everlashing truth." - <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/04/the-sanctity-of-womanhood?lang=eng&query=womanhood">Sanctity of Womanhood</a></div>
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